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Eight export items each exceed 10 billion USD in 2025

In 2025, Vietnam recorded eight export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 70.2% of the country’s total export turnover, with electronics, computers and components leading the pack at 107.748 billion USD, followed by machinery and equipment, phones and components, and textiles and garments.

Vietnam's total trade exceeds 930 billion USD in 2025

Vietnam records 8.02% GDP growth in 2025

Vietnam launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

Average CPI up 3.31%

Deputy PM inspects preparations for Autumn Economic Forum 2025

The Autumn Economic Forum 2025 is expected to welcome Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leaders of various countries, major enterprises and international organisations, creating an important platform to promote Vietnam’s image and discuss solutions for sustainable and digital-driven development.

Gender equality and safety for women and girls in digital era

The 2025 Action Month for gender equality, and gender-based violence prevention and response has been launched in Hanoi under the theme 'Gender equality and safety for women and girls in the digital era.'

Low-emission rice marks breakthrough in Vietnamese rice sector’s green transformation

The collective label “Low-Emission Green Vietnamese Rice”, developed by the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA), is gaining strong market traction, reinforcing the image of Vietnamese rice as environmentally friendly and aligned with sustainable development.

PM proposes three strategic assurances for growth at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered an important address at the opening ceremony of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22 in which he proposed three strategic assurances to promote inclusive and sustainable growth and ensure that no one is left behind.

Vietnam home to 11 World Biosphere Reserves

Currently, Vietnam has a system of 11 World Biosphere Reserves recognised by UNESCO. This title is awarded by UNESCO to areas of exceptional natural value and biodiversity.

Social enterprise helps preserve traditional crafts of ethnic minority communities

For nearly 30 years, Craft Link, a Vietnamese social enterprise, has helped ethnic minority groups preserve traditional crafts and create sustainable income for their communities.

2025 “Great national unity – Vietnam cultural heritage” Week spotlights Muong culture

The 2025 “Great National Unity – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Week, taking place from November 18–23 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi, aims to honour the richness of Vietnamese cultural identity, with a special spotlight on Muong heritage.

Vietnam-RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW: Driving cultural innovation, showcasing traditional values

In the cultural and art sectors, enhancing cultural industries through effective innovation and creativity is a crucial step in implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, thus boosting economic growth and elevate Vietnamese culture on the global innovation landscape.

Tug-of-war heritage thrives a decade after UNESCO recognition

The tugging ritual and game form an indispensable part of many traditional festivals in Vietnam, including the Huu Chap village festival in Kinh Bac ward, Bac Ninh province. A key feature of the Huu Chap tug-of-war is the use of a bamboo trunk as the pulling rope. Despite its centuries-old history, local residents remain proud and excited, eager to become competitors in the event.

Typhoon exposes centuries-old shipwreck on Hoi An beach

Politburo's Resolution 57 helps build professional, modern administration

Authorities at all levels have shifted from a passive, procedure-based approach to a proactive, service-oriented mindset focused on facilitating people and businesses.

“People’s Happiness” shapes every policy decision

The 14th National Party Congress is a crucial political event shaping Vietnam’s future. People nationwide are actively studying and contributing their views to the draft documents.

Vietnam’s economy continues to thrive in first 10 months of 2025

Socio-economic indicators for October and the first ten months of 2025 point to broad-based improvements, underscoring the concerted efforts of the Government, businesses, and the public to sustain recovery momentum and secure stable growth across key sectors.

PM pushes for reforms in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked participants to propose priority tasks and breakthrough measures ahead, including removing obstacles, accelerating capital disbursement, simplifying procedures, promoting data reuse to cut paperwork, and offering maximum support to citizens and enterprises.

Prime Minister urges swift implementation of APEC 2027 projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for urgent implementation of infrastructure projects ahead of the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Seven commodities with export value of over 10 billion USD

Seven Vietnamese commodities posted an export value of over 10 billion USD in the January–October period, accounting for 67.9% of the country’s total export turnover.

Vietnam breaks ground on 72 boarding schools in border areas to advance equitable education

The simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony for 72 inter-level boarding schools combining primary and lower secondary education in land border communes took place on the morning of November 9. The event was broadcast live and connected with 14 locations via teleconferencing.

‘Make in Vietnam’ AI cameras shape a safer life

A ‘Make in Vietnam’ AI camera ecosystem featuring more than 1,000 computer vision algorithms has just been launched, marking a new milestone in applying artificial intelligence to everyday life.

Vietnamese businesses pour 1.1 billion USD into overseas ventures

Vietnam's outbound investment, including both newly registered and adjusted capital, reached 1.1 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2025, a 2.3-fold increase from the same period last year.